Deadly Liaisons
People have been known to perish at McGregor Manor…Opening her B and B to a group of ghost hunters, Molly McGregor hopes the spirits rumored to be there will appear. She needs the weekend to be a financial success. But when disembodied voices and hazy images nearly lure her to her death, Molly's driven straight into the arms of a sexy but mysterious guest–Casanova Valdez.Nova knows what it's like to be haunted–by memories of a case gone bad. As a secret agent, he's confident he can protect Molly but is not exactly sure he believes in ghosts. As the mysterious incidents targeting the gorgeous redhead become increasingly more dangerous, Nova must question if it's the handiwork of a ghost…or a killer.
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People have been known to perish at McGregor Manorâ¦
Opening her B and B to a group of ghost hunters, Molly McGregor hopes the spirits rumored to be there will appear. She needs the weekend to be a financial success. But when disembodied voices and hazy images nearly lure her to her death, Mollyâs driven straight into the arms of a sexy but mysterious guestâCasanova Valdez.
Nova knows what itâs like to be hauntedâby memories of a case gone bad. As a secret agent, heâs confident he can protect Molly but is not exactly sure he believes in ghosts. As the mysterious incidents targeting the gorgeous redhead become increasingly more dangerous, Nova must question if itâs the handiwork of a ghostâ¦or a killer.
âI lied to you when I said I didnât watch you much.â
Her gaze rose to his. âReally? Why?â
He smiled. âBecause Iâm curious. I wanted to know one thing before I left.â He tugged her closer.
âYeah?â She stopped when they were toe to toe. âAnd whatâs that?â
âJust how good you taste.â He started his descent, his mouth angling toward hers.
She planted a finger on his lips. âI take it you tend to live up to your name, Casanova. Do you always get your way with women?â
He hesitated only a moment, pushing his memories to the furthest corner of his mind. âMostly.â He gave her his sexiest smile. And again he swept in for the kiss. That was all he wanted. Then he could leave and never look back. Relationships were too complicated and he wasnât staying. âIs it working?â
Her free hand slipped behind his head and pulled him down so that their lips could meet in a wordless response.
Dear Reader,
Cape Churn is becoming such a part of my life through the three stories Iâve written in this setting and the one Iâm writing now. The more I write about it, the more I would love to visit this town and experience the Devilâs Shroud for myself. Alas, the town is fictional and all the characters exist only in my imagination. But I love them all and want to go along on their adventures and be with them when they finally find their happily-ever-afters.
This book takes you back to the McGregor bed-and-breakfast and gives you a little history on the original owners of McGregor Manor, where you will learn about the heartache and unrequited love of the man who built it.
For those who donât believe in ghosts, suspend your disbelief and immerse yourself in the story. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, the living, breathing characters have a lot to learn about love, each other and themselves. And maybe theyâre getting a little help from those who came before.
Perched on the rocky Oregon coast, this quiet little vacation town will see more troubles. Molly McGregor and Casanova Valdez will struggle to find the source of the problems before someone dies. The past comes back to haunt the guests of the B and B, where we hope good will overcome evil.
Join me on a dark, stormy night when the Devilâs Shroud envelopes the land and sea. Perhaps weâll have a ghostly encounter.â¦
Happy reading!
Elle James
ELLE JAMES
A Golden Heart Award winner for Best Paranormal Romance in 2004, Elle James started writing when her sister issued a Y2K challenge to write a romance novel. She has managed a full-time job and raised three wonderful children, and she and her husband even tried their hands at ranching exotic birds (ostriches, emus and rheas) in the Texas Hill Country. Ask her, and sheâll tell you what itâs like to go toe-to-toe with an angry 350-pound bird! After leaving her successful career in information technology management, Elle is now pursuing her writing full-time. Elle loves to hear from fans. You can contact her at [email protected], or visit her website at www.ellejames.com.
This book is dedicated to my family, whose loving support has encouraged me to continue to pursue my writing career. My husband, who believes in my abilities and asks, âWhy arenât you writing?â; my sister, with whom I brainstorm and share my successes; my father, because he taught me the value of hard work; my mother, who is my first line of defense beta reader; my oldest daughter, who reads my work and always looks forward to the next story; my son, who is proud of his mom and her writing; and my youngest daughter for keeping me on my toes. I love you all!
Contents
Chapter 1
âYou should have seen the look on Novaâs face when Tazer face-planted him on the mat at the gym.â Creed Thomas clapped a hand on Casanova Valdezâs back.
Casanova chuckled, remembering that day. âHey, no one told me she was a black belt in judo. And look at her.â He pointed to Steele. âShe looks like a damn powder-puff model.â
Nicole Steele, also known as Tazer because most people didnât know sheâd hit them until they were lying flat on their backs, glanced at the tips of her fingernails. âLooks can be deceiving.â That was the dichotomy who was Tazer. Completely at ease, but ready for anything.
